INDEPENDENT LENS Mimi and Dona

Air date: Mon., Nov. 23, 10:30 pm

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Meet an unforgettable mother-daughter duo facing tough choices as they age. Mimi is 92 years old and still caring for her mentally disabled 64-year-old daughter Dona. Now Mimi’s family has decided that she can no longer care for Dona, and Dona must leave home to live in a state-run institution. After 64 years, Mimi will have an empty nest and Dona will suddenly be on her own.